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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE5840M Geology and Mineral Exploration in Northern Ireland

15 creditsClass Size: 7

Module manager: Dr Rob Chapman
Email: r.chapman@see.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisites

SOEE5660M

Ore Deposits & Exploitation

This module is mutually exclusive with

SOEE3040	Easter Field Class (Geo)
SOEE3560	Petroleum Reservoir Fieldtrip
SOEE3660	Geology and Mineral Exploration in Northern Ireland
SOEE3720	Environmental Geology in Northern Ireland
SOEE5605M	Easter Field Class (Geo Sci)
SOEE5615M	Petroleum Reservoir Analogues

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

1. Apply information from field observations of igneous and metamorphic rocks and synthesize with an understanding of regional metallogeny to develop ore deposit models at specific localities.
2. Integrate information derived from geological considerations and previous exploration activities to design a short field exploration program
3. Interpret mineralogical data describing the composition of detrital gold grains in terms of their likely origins from local gold mineralization
4. Synthesize the understanding of an area developed in `2 and 3¿ with new data collected in the field to evaluate the exploration potential of a specific locality.

Learning outcomes
1. Refinement of observational skills and interpretation in igneous and metamorphic petrology
2. Collection of samples for geochemical analysis
3. Application and evaluation of geological data in a minerals exploration context
4. Introduction to use of XRF in the field and IoGas geochemical software
5. Introduction to GIS systems in mineral exploration

Skills outcomes
1. Refinement of observational skills and interpretation in igneous and metamorphic petrology
2. Collection of samples for geochemical analysis.
4. Application and evaluation of geological data in a minerals exploration context.
5. Introduction to use of XRF in the field and IoGas geochemical software
6. Integration of data sets in a GIS system
7. Interpretation of data concerning uncertainties

Syllabus

1. Tyrone igneous complex, ophiolite, metamorphic basement and their tectonic relations
2. Genesis of the Curraghinalt gold deposit and potential for concealed VMS mineralization
3. 'Professional practice in mineral exploration' exercise duplicating activities of junior geologists within exploration companies
4. Exploring in areas of glaciated terrain

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Fieldwork	6	8.00	48.00
Group learning	1	2.00	2.00
Lecture	7	1.00	7.00
Private study hours			93.00
Total Contact hours			57.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Preparation for field course:
- Background reading and preparation or oral presentation (20 hrs).

Production of written assessments:
1. Analyses, and review of geochemical data during the field period (17 hrs)
2. Data study, manipulation, interrogation and integration: (35 hrs)
3. Report (4500 words) to be researched and written post field course (21hrs)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Observation during the 6 field days
- Responses to oral presentation from 2 staff members.
- Review session at end of field activities

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	4,500 words	90.00
Oral Presentation	Individual spot talk 20 minutes	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resit by resubmission of report only (4500 words).

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 16/11/2016

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